This $3.2 Million Brooklyn Brownstone Honors Its Past While Embracing Modern Design

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There's no shortage of brownstones in Brooklyn, but finding one that strikes the right balance between authentic historic character and contemporary function? That's a little trickier. In a recently restored and upgraded townhouse on Putnam Avenue in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, the past and present come together in a way that feels both intentional and easy.
The four-story home was redesigned by owner-developer Bolt Equities and is currently listed for $3.2 million with Tali Berzak of Compass. Altogehter, there are six bedrooms and five bathrooms, plus two powder rooms. The upper floors have four spacious bedrooms, while a separate two-bedroom, two-bath garden apartment has its own entrance, making it ideal as a rental or a place to stash visiting friends and family.
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The three-floor main residence opens to an airy, light-filled great room with high ceilings and herringbone oak floors. The original door frames with fluted pilasters and elaborate casings were stripped down and restored throughout the 42-foot-long space. A working wood-burning fireplace anchors the living area, which flows into a sleek, minimalist kitchen with custom white oak cabinetry, marble counters, and built-in appliances from Wolf and Fisher & Paykel. A velvet banquette creates a casual dining nook, and a glass door leads out to a private 160-square-foot terrace overlooking a row of leafy backyards.
Upstairs, the primary suite comes with a generous dressing area that passes through to a windowed bathroom that feels more spa than city—complete with a soaking tub, dual marble vanities, and a rain shower. A small bedroom on this floor easily serves as a nursery or study. Two more bedrooms and a pair of skylit bathrooms sit up on the top floor, along with a full laundry setup. The garden-level apartment holds its own with a full kitchen open to the living room, two bedrooms, one with a private bath, direct access to the backyard.
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Throughout, original details are complemented by modern upgrades such as energy-efficient double-pane windows, central heat, zoned air conditioning, a state-of-the-art built-in speaker system, and custom closets.
Celebrities have helped burnish Brooklyn's cred—and Bed-Stuy is no exception. Jay-Z grew up in the neighborhood, and while he's since moved on, his neighborhood roots are part of the borough's cultural lore. Actor Jeffrey Wright still owns a historic brownstone there, and nearby, stars like Daniel Craig, Michelle Williams, and Amy Schumer have all owned homes in Brooklyn. The market has responded accordingly: In May 2025, Bed-Stuy home prices were up 9.1 percent year-over-year, with the median hitting $1.3 million, according to Redfin.Best of Robb Report
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